2017 Mary Lane Memorial Violin Competition

All WMC competitions are open to all students, regardless of gender. Women in Music Columbus offers these opportunities as a service to inform and encourage young women musicians.

This competition is for violin students, who live or take lessons in Central Ohio, between the ages of 16-24. Contestants aged 18 and older DO NOT have to be enrolled in an institution of higher education or be a music major in order to apply for this competition. Must be ages 16-24 before October 1, 2017.

A cash prize of $3,000 will be awarded along with several opportunities for the winner to perform in public.

The deadline for applications is Monday, September 18, 2017 (postmark). LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Directions to the audition site and scheduling information will be sent to all registered contestants, after the deadline. A non-refundable fee of $40 is required with the application. You may pay via PayPal through our website (preferred method – see the link below) or send check / money order, made payable to: Women in Music Columbus

Repertoire Requirements
There are no repertoire lists for this competition. Competitors must choose three selections from varying time periods such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, or Contemporary. Performing two selections from the same time period is acceptable; however these musical selections should vary in style (i.e.: Bach, Concerto and a short show or encore piece). Memorization is required for two pieces and optional for the remaining piece. An original, published copy of the music must be presented to the judges at the competition. The contestant must provide own accompanist. (When possible, accompanists with more than one contestant will be scheduled as close as possible. If an accompanist’s name is not on the entry form, adjacent performances cannot be scheduled. Contestants are responsible for notifying accompanists of the Accompanist Schedule).